Bourgeois Slope D The Standard - Aged Tone Bearclaw Adirondack Spruce & Sinker Mahogany

The Bourgeois Slope D The Standard is a masterpiece that effortlessly blends heritage craftsmanship with premium materials, resulting in an acoustic guitar that is both visually stunning and tonally breathtaking. Designed for players who seek the pinnacle of performance and aesthetics, this guitar stands as a testament to Bourgeois' legendary luthiery.

The Aged Tone Bearclaw Adirondack Spruce top is a show-stopping feature, both in its striking appearance and tonal brilliance. The bearclaw figure gives the top a unique, wavy grain pattern that adds character to its already incredible beauty. Beyond looks, Adirondack spruce is revered for its powerful, dynamic range, and the Aged Tone treatment ensures that the guitar sounds like a finely-aged vintage instrument right from the start. The top delivers both crystalline highs and warm, full-bodied lows, with a responsiveness that caters to every nuance of your playing.

The Sinker Mahogany back and sides are a treasure in themselves. Harvested from riverbeds where it has aged for over a century, sinker mahogany has a tonal richness and depth that is unmatched. It provides a smooth, woody warmth with a defined midrange and articulate low end. The combination of sinker mahogany and Adirondack spruce creates an ideal balance between warmth and clarity, making this guitar perfect for everything from fingerpicking to flatpicking and beyond.

The Ivoroid binding on the body, fingerboard, and headstock adds an air of timeless elegance to the instrument. It frames the guitar beautifully, providing a classic, refined aesthetic that elevates its visual appeal. The seamless binding work showcases the craftsmanship and attention to detail that Bourgeois is known for.

The Brazilian Rosewood reverse traditional bridge and fingerboard are not only gorgeous but also contribute to the guitar's tonal clarity and sustain. Brazilian rosewood is highly prized for its unique tonal properties, adding a touch of brilliance to each note while enhancing overall resonance. The reverse traditional bridge design adds a unique visual element, and the smooth feel of the fingerboard makes playing an absolute pleasure.

The Ebony headstock veneer is crowned with a distinctive "Wicked Good" banner, paying homage to Bourgeois' New England roots. The Mother of Pearl Bourgeois logo inlay adds a touch of luxury, making the headstock a focal point of the guitar’s aesthetic. This headstock design is both vintage-inspired and fresh, adding to the instrument’s overall allure.

The Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce braces, constructed with animal protein glue, allow the guitar to resonate with freedom and strength. This bracing system is key to the guitar’s superior projection and responsiveness, providing a lively, open sound that breathes with each strum and pluck. The result is a guitar that sounds as dynamic as it feels, with every note ringing out clearly and richly.

The Aged Tone Finish adds to the guitar’s vintage character, allowing it to age gracefully while maintaining its structural integrity. The ultra-thin finish ensures that the wood can resonate fully, contributing to the guitar’s exceptional tonal depth and volume. It enhances the natural beauty of the woods while offering long-lasting protection.

The Bourgeois Slope D The Standard is an extraordinary instrument that excels in every aspect. Its combination of premium tonewoods—Aged Tone Bearclaw Adirondack spruce and Sinker Mahogany—produces a lush, resonant sound with incredible warmth, clarity, and projection. The balance between its deep, woody lows and sparkling highs makes it versatile enough to handle any style, from soft fingerpicking to aggressive strumming.

Other specifications include:

Aged Tone Bearclaw Adirondack Spruce Top
Sinker Mahogany Back & Sides
Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce Braces
Animal Protein Glue
Ivoroid Body, Fingerboard & Headstock Bindings
Black Top Purfling
Single Ring Ivoroid with Outer Ring Rosette
No Backstrip
Sinker Mahogany Endpiece Inlay
Bourgeois Contour Head Shape
Ebony Head Veneer
Mother of Pearl Bourgeois Logo Inlay with "Wicked Good" Banner
Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard with MOP Dots
Brazilian Rosewood Reverse Traditional Bridge
Celluloid Tortoise Pickguard
Signature Label
Waverly Nickel Tuners/Ivoroid
Ivoroid Pins
High Gloss Aged Tone Body Finish
Satin Neck Finish
High Gloss Headstock Finish
Hard Case
25" Short Scale
1 23/32" Nut Width
2.2" Bridge Spacing
4 lb 4 oz
10656

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